LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2025) – Lexington Sporting Club has announced that Sam Stockley will serve as Interim Head Coach for the women’s Super League team through the conclusion of the spring season.
Stockley, who has been with Lexington SC since 2021, has played a key role in shaping the club’s development and competitive strategy. His experience as a former professional player and seasoned coach makes him well-equipped to guide the women’s team as they prepare for their inaugural season in the USL Super League.
“We’re grateful to have Sam step into this role at such an important time,” said Lexington Sporting Club CEO Kim Shelton. “His experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue building momentum for our women’s program. We’re excited for the season ahead.”
Stockley’s career has taken him across multiple levels of professional soccer, from English Football League clubs to the U.S. soccer landscape. As a player, he made 583 professional appearances, earning recognition for his leadership and versatility on the field. After transitioning into coaching, he mentored youth, collegiate, and professional players, serving in roles with Xavier University, Carolina RailHawks, and West Florida Flames, among others. His experience in talent development and club-building has been instrumental in Lexington SC’s rapid growth.
“I’m honored to take on this role with our women’s Super League team,” said Stockley. “We have a talented group of players and an organization committed to excellence. I’m excited to help lay the foundation for a competitive and successful season.”
For more information about Lexington Sporting Club, visit lexsporting.com. For more on the USL Super League, visit uslsuperleague.com.
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About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in USL Championship (U.S. Soccer second division men’s professional soccer), and in USL Super League (U.S. Soccer first division women’s professional soccer). The two professional teams are the pinnacle of the soccer ecosystem in Lexington that features more than 1,000 players within its youth and academy systems. In 2024, Lexington SC opened a 7500-seat, state-of-the-art stadium, indoor facilities and training fields.